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← HistoryWhich limitation most affected Inca suspension bridge span length?
A)Fiber rope tensile strength✓
B)Anchorage point shear stress
C)Cable creep over time
D)Thermal expansion of decking
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The Inca primarily used plant-based fibers, because the tensile strength limited the maximum load and span. Therefore, cable durability was the primary restriction, rather than support shear stress that could be mitigated with stone shaping.
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